by Vicky Etherington | Mar 21, 2026 | Blended Family Relations
Holidays are often imagined as joyful family time. There are traditions, meals, photos, and the hope that everyone will feel connected and relaxed. But in many blended families, holidays can bring unexpected tension. What was meant to be a special day can end with...
by Vicky Etherington | Jan 7, 2026 | Blended Family Relations
Love brings you together. But love alone doesn’t design a functioning blended family. Before you combine households, routines and children, there are a few conversations that can help prevent confusion, resentment and disappointment later on. When couples skip these...
by Vicky Etherington | Sep 9, 2025 | Blended Family Relations
Life inside a blended family is different, and that doesn’t mean it’s bad. It simply means it comes with its own set of dynamics, complexities, and learning curves. If you’re part of a blended family, here are some of the truths you might recognise (and if you’re just...
by Vicky Etherington | Aug 15, 2025 | Blended Family Relations
What is a blended family versus a stepfamily? Is one term better than the other? Or is it simply a matter of preference? For me, the word “blended” feels closer to my personal journey toward creating a family. It feels more inclusive than the term stepfamily, which...
by Julee Peterson | May 10, 2023 | Blended Family Relations, Stepmom Life
It’s awkward because you’re not the mother, but you are doing all of the momming when your stepchildren are home. Care flows from the top down. That means adults care for children and that’s the position stepparents are in, giving care and not...
by Julee Peterson | Jan 3, 2021 | Blended Family Relations
Feelings come and go like the waves in the ocean. Sometimes big and stormy and sometimes flat and boring. The years tick by and the same relationship problems keep cropping up for couples. Working on these issues with a therapist who uses EFT (Emotionally Focused...
